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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1940
Page
11
Editor notes that Southern Chest Conference speakers stress solidarity of community spirit as essential. Knowledge of public and private programs, strong leadership, and year round interpretation are needed to unite agencies and effectively serve the city’s needs.
The City of Thomasville buys a new specially built police car capable of 120 mph. The vehicle goes into service immediately.
In Japan widespread beri beri illness follows rice shortages. Ulster announces free flax seed to expand sowing by 50 000 acres this year, addressing fodder and textile supply concerns.
High Point College announces two six week Summer sessions from June 6 to July 16 and July 16 to August 24. Registration opens June 6 for term one with classes starting June 7 and ending July 16 at 12 30 pm. Second term registration is July 16 from 1 to 5 pm and ends August 24. Courses cover art biology education and psychology taught by Mrs Almetta Brooks Dr Benjamin H Hill Dr Hinshaw and A C.
Two candidates filed for the Randolph County seat in the North Carolina house. Democrat J. D. Ross, from a prominent Asheboro family and son of the late R. R. Ross, is a Bank of Randolph vice president with farming interests. Republican John Prevette, Asheboro attorney, has been active in party affairs. Also noted: 136 bicyclists were killed statewide from 1935 through 1939.
The list includes Lovelace chemistry Dr J Harley Mouprane English Miss E Vera Idol French J H Allred geography Dr Hill German Mr Allred history Dr Paul Kennett music Mrs Janet Russell Owen religious education Dr P E Lindley.
Fire broke out in a grass plot and spread to the Thomasville Store Company No. 3 causing considerable damage to the building and stock before city firemen contained the blaze.
Fire crews brought the flames under control but did not provide an estimate of the damage. Authorities stated that no totals were available at this time.
Three fourths of drivers involved in accidents in North Carolina last year had been driving a year or longer.
The High Point High School band directed by Fred Kimball gave a strong Friday night performance at the Senior High School auditorium. Critics praised the skilled musicianship and capable leadership, noting two selections would be used at the Greensboro State Music Contest in mid April.
The Hig Point District Scoutmasters and assistants will meet Wednesday at 6:10 PM to form a Scoutmasters Club. A preparatory committee led by W C Yaw C Delk Smith Ralph Harbinson and W A Jackson will meet Monday at 7:30 PM to set up the club. The group will meet first Wednesday monthly at 6:10 PM with Cubbers Scouters and Sea Scouters focusing on ship operation and latest program changes.
The home of Carl Black on the Thomasville Lexington highway was entered Friday night or early Saturday. A suit of clothes and other articles were stolen. County officers investigated the case but had made no arrests by morning.
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